From the President:
I hope everyone is enjoying their summer as much as we are. It always amazes me how fast time flies, we are nearly half way into summer, before you know it school will be starting soon.
I wanted to update everyone on a couple of different matters. First, the Board of Directors has changed the summer hours yet again. We had hoped by opening the golf course at 7am during the summer months, we could pick up some additional income from green fee players (those trying to beat the heat), however we did not see a increase in play during that time. A motion was made, seconded and approved to return our hours to open at 8am 6 days a week and 10am on Tuesdays.
One other point I would like to bring up is the tennis courts. As most of you know the tennis courts are in very sad shape and more of an eyesore than a plus for the club. Fellow CCC resident Brad Tooley has asked for and received permission from the Board of Directors to start a fund raising mission to repair our tennis courts. His only request from CCC is to help in some lawn mowing around the courts and to cover any monthly expenses (light bill) associated with lighting the tennis courts. Brad is very confident that this project is very doable and hopes to have commitments in place and the project under way by the end of the year. Brad will be making posters and soliciting commitments from friends and business associates to cover the cost of resurfacing one of the existing courts. As the interest grows, the re-surfacing of the second tennis court will also be considered. As part of this mission, CCC may start offering a tennis only membership once the court has been resurfaced. This income would also help defray some of the cost of resurfacing the second court. The estimate for resurfacing the one court and installing new lights is estimated to cost approximately $8,000. If you would like to donate to the tennis court fund, a commitment is all Brad is looking for at this time, please get in touch with him at 499-3363. As the commitments start coming in and we get closer to starting the project, we will be having a clean up day to work on the area around the tennis courts and the maintenance barn. I applaud Brad for taking on such a tremendous undertaking and I encourage our members to support this project with your comments as well as your donations; this is really a win-win situation for everyone.
Jerry Neufeld – President
From the Golf Shop
Summer is in full swing. I hope that you have gotten a chance to play our wonderful golf course. Mikel and his crew have done a wonderful job. Just a few reminders; please repair all ball marks on the green and sand all your divots. Also, please do not spray mosquito repellent on while standing on the green. These oil based products can kill the grass that is one the green. So, if you are going to spray yourself, be sure to do it on the cart path. Thanks.
July 4th Celebration
On Sunday, July 4th, we will be celebrating July 4th down here at the club. Starting at 7:00 p.m., we will be having a Par 3 Tournament. This will be an individual stroke play event, that will be flighted by your handicap. After the tournament, we will be having a cook-out with hamburgers and hot dogs, with desert following the meal. As soon as it gets dark, we will have a fireworks show. I am asking everyone who attends to bring some fireworks with you and Mikel and myself will set them off. The club will also furnish some fireworks. This will be a great time for golf, fellowship, and some entertainment. If you have any questions or would like to sign-up for the tournament, please call the golf shop.
NTPGA Jr. Tournament
Once again, Canyon Country Club is honored to host a Northern Texas PGA Jr. Tour event. The event will be held on Tuesday, July 6th. We are expecting around 60 kids to play our wonderful golf course. The course will open back up around 2:00 p.m.
Roadrunner Invitational
Our biggest tournament of the year is July 9th through the 11th. All members should have received an invitation. Included in the invitation was a tee-box sponsor sheet. If you or someone you know is interested in helping sponsor this event then please mail back the sponsor sheet to the club. Thanks for your support and thanks for playing.
Hi-Plains Ladies Golf
The Hi-Plains Ladies Golf Association will be hosting an event here on Wednesday, July 14th. This will be a 9:00 a.m. Shotgun start and the course will re-open at 2:00 p.m.
Club Championship
Our club championship will be held July 24th & 25th. The format for the men will be match play and for the ladies will be stroke play (gross & net). I encourage all members to participate in this event. If you would like to sign-up for the club championship please call the golf shop. Starting times will be determined on Friday, July 23rd.
After the morning round on Saturday we will have our annual Man-Woman Shoot-out. This is always a fun event where the players in the tournament are paired up with each other (no husband-wife teams) and we have a 9-hole shoot-out.
Pro-Member
Canyon Country Club’s annual Pro-Member will be held on Monday, August 2nd.I have many professionals from around the panhandle already signed up to play in the event. If you would like to play in the pro-member then call the shop. Starting times are flexible, so just let us know about what time that you can play. Thanks for supporting my Pro-Member.
KA Scramble
On Saturday, July 31st, CCC will be hosting the KA Golf Scramble. This event starts at 2:00 p.m. We will have open tee times in the morning but we will be closed at 2:00 for the tournament.
Friday Night Scrambles
All Member Scrambles will be held on Friday in July. The only week that we will not have one is the week of the Roadrunner.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
June Newsletter
From the President:
Its official, summer is here, or at least the kids are out of school. As the weather starts heating up, the swimming pool will be ready to go for the Memorial weekend. We have had a few minor issues with the pool but I have come to expect that every year. We will have 3 new life guards as well as two from last year. One new addition I am working on is getting a water slide for the pool. It will not be a new one but gently used. Texas Blue Lake pool is looking for a cheap one for us and hopefully we can have something in the near future. We have 5 commitments for the swimming pool membership and one or two others still interested. If you know of anyone that might be interested have them contact Courtney.
Everything around the course is looking great; Mikel, Javier and Paul (new employee) are doing a fantastic job as usual. Casey as always goes above and beyond in his duties in the Pro Shop; we also have a new employee in the Pro Shop James Josserand. While I am at it, let’s not forget any of our employees, they really go out of their way to help us out. Remember to give them a big Thanks the next time you see them.
As most of you have noticed we did some limited patching on the roads and in the parking lot. This is just a short term fix, which will hopefully get us through another year. We are still hopeful that some of these grants will come through. We have not heard anything official about any grants being awarded to us, but were keeping our fingers crossed.
Remember we have several golf tournaments coming up as well as the member’s scrambles, so sign up and come out and play. If you can’t remember when something is scheduled, check us out the internet at canyontxcounrtyclub.com. I hope you all have a great summer and we will see you on the course.
Jerry Neufeld – President
From the Golf Shop
Thank God for the rain. What a difference a year makes. We have had substantially more moisture this year than last. The golf course is coming in very nicely. As always we ask you to stay on the cart paths as long as possible. The less cart traffic we have on these old bermuda fairways the better they will look.
I would like to thank Bob Lang for his donation of cart tires (always need a few) and to Dick Archer and Roger Senter for putting in our new emergency phone line by the pool. This phone dials (and only dials) 911. So, heaven forbid, we ever need it, just open that box by the grill door and dial 911. This is a handy device to have, just in case we need it. Thanks again, guys
CHS Booster's Day/Night Fundraiser
The CHS Booster Club's Day/Night Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 5th. This tournament was postponed due to the weather. The course will close at 6:00 p.m. The proceeds from this tournament benefit the boys' and girls' high school golf teams here in Canyon (which is a very worthy cause).
Members Scrambles
The scrambles have started and are in full gear. This is a great way to meet new members and have a lot of fun with the ones you already know. Remember, the scrambles start at 6:00 and the deadline to sign-up is 4:00. The dates for the scrambles are:
June 4th – Friday
June 11th – Friday
June 18th – Friday
Grandmother’s Tournament
The Grandmother’s Tournament will be held on June 3rd The tournament starts at 9:00 a.m. with breakfast starting at 8:00 a.m. The course will open around 2:00 p.m. that day. To sign-up for the tournament please call the shop.
Frank Self’s Pig Roast / Kids Inc. Day – Night Tournament
Frank’s annual Pig Roast will be held on Saturday, June 20th. After the Pig Roast – the annual Kid’s Inc. Day-Night Tournament will start at 6:00 p.m. The course will be closed all day for these two events.
Doubles Couples Scramble
The Doubles Couples Tournament will be held on June 26th and 27th. We will be accepting the first 32 teams. There will be an 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. shotgun start on both days. On Saturday, there will be a meal following play after both rounds. To sign-up, please call the golf shop.
Upcoming events in July
July 6th – NTPGA Jr. Tour
July 9th - 11th – Roadrunner Invitational
July 14th – Hi-Plains Ladies Golf Association
July 24th & 25th – Club Championship
Its official, summer is here, or at least the kids are out of school. As the weather starts heating up, the swimming pool will be ready to go for the Memorial weekend. We have had a few minor issues with the pool but I have come to expect that every year. We will have 3 new life guards as well as two from last year. One new addition I am working on is getting a water slide for the pool. It will not be a new one but gently used. Texas Blue Lake pool is looking for a cheap one for us and hopefully we can have something in the near future. We have 5 commitments for the swimming pool membership and one or two others still interested. If you know of anyone that might be interested have them contact Courtney.
Everything around the course is looking great; Mikel, Javier and Paul (new employee) are doing a fantastic job as usual. Casey as always goes above and beyond in his duties in the Pro Shop; we also have a new employee in the Pro Shop James Josserand. While I am at it, let’s not forget any of our employees, they really go out of their way to help us out. Remember to give them a big Thanks the next time you see them.
As most of you have noticed we did some limited patching on the roads and in the parking lot. This is just a short term fix, which will hopefully get us through another year. We are still hopeful that some of these grants will come through. We have not heard anything official about any grants being awarded to us, but were keeping our fingers crossed.
Remember we have several golf tournaments coming up as well as the member’s scrambles, so sign up and come out and play. If you can’t remember when something is scheduled, check us out the internet at canyontxcounrtyclub.com. I hope you all have a great summer and we will see you on the course.
Jerry Neufeld – President
From the Golf Shop
Thank God for the rain. What a difference a year makes. We have had substantially more moisture this year than last. The golf course is coming in very nicely. As always we ask you to stay on the cart paths as long as possible. The less cart traffic we have on these old bermuda fairways the better they will look.
I would like to thank Bob Lang for his donation of cart tires (always need a few) and to Dick Archer and Roger Senter for putting in our new emergency phone line by the pool. This phone dials (and only dials) 911. So, heaven forbid, we ever need it, just open that box by the grill door and dial 911. This is a handy device to have, just in case we need it. Thanks again, guys
CHS Booster's Day/Night Fundraiser
The CHS Booster Club's Day/Night Fundraiser will be held on Saturday, June 5th. This tournament was postponed due to the weather. The course will close at 6:00 p.m. The proceeds from this tournament benefit the boys' and girls' high school golf teams here in Canyon (which is a very worthy cause).
Members Scrambles
The scrambles have started and are in full gear. This is a great way to meet new members and have a lot of fun with the ones you already know. Remember, the scrambles start at 6:00 and the deadline to sign-up is 4:00. The dates for the scrambles are:
June 4th – Friday
June 11th – Friday
June 18th – Friday
Grandmother’s Tournament
The Grandmother’s Tournament will be held on June 3rd The tournament starts at 9:00 a.m. with breakfast starting at 8:00 a.m. The course will open around 2:00 p.m. that day. To sign-up for the tournament please call the shop.
Frank Self’s Pig Roast / Kids Inc. Day – Night Tournament
Frank’s annual Pig Roast will be held on Saturday, June 20th. After the Pig Roast – the annual Kid’s Inc. Day-Night Tournament will start at 6:00 p.m. The course will be closed all day for these two events.
Doubles Couples Scramble
The Doubles Couples Tournament will be held on June 26th and 27th. We will be accepting the first 32 teams. There will be an 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. shotgun start on both days. On Saturday, there will be a meal following play after both rounds. To sign-up, please call the golf shop.
Upcoming events in July
July 6th – NTPGA Jr. Tour
July 9th - 11th – Roadrunner Invitational
July 14th – Hi-Plains Ladies Golf Association
July 24th & 25th – Club Championship
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
May 2010 Newsletter
From the President:
With the snow finally gone and winter a distant memory, we had a fairly descent month in March. We had nearly 700 rounds played in March, up considerably from February but still down from March of 2009. We are hoping the economy is turning around and that the weather will be conducive for more golf. There is not a lot to report from the board except we are ready for some spring weather and hopefully lots and lots of income.
I want to say THANK YOU to Rhonda Stephenson and Kay Reynolds for tackling the painting project in the restaurant. I need to mention some others that had a big part in the new paint job, Ron Reynolds, David Stephenson and Roger Senter. Thanks also go to the Ladies Auxiliary for buying the paint.
The board went into great discussion about was the pace of play and the need for marshals and/or starters on the course especially on weekends. Casey is working on some options with some of our retired members to see if we can work out some type of bargain with them. With that being said, a couple of weeks ago we had a very busy Saturday and the course got backed up. Some of the blame came from some green fee players, the other half of that blame unfortunately is with our own members. I understand the frustration with slow play, but when you play the front nine holes in 1 ½ hours because you’re the first ones out and want to make the turn with no delay, then get mad cause your back nine takes 2 to 2 ½ hours. Some of that responsibility comes back to you. I know the course belongs to the members, but we need to a little more understanding when trying to make the turn. There may be times that your groups get separated on the turn, but that is just the price we have to pay for being a 9-hole course.
As for as our daily fee players, so far they are responsible for putting nearly $9,000 in our accounts since the first of the year, and that is with us being closed nearly all of February. There is absolutely no way we can afford to exist without our daily fee players.
We would like to encourage everyone to call and make tee times and stick to them. As members we can make tee times a week in advance, leaving daily players to call on Friday to get what’s left for Saturday’s and Sunday’s. We need their income so we if are not needing some tee times let the Pro Shop know so they can fill it in with others. By doing so it keeps us from having to raise our monthly fees.
Since there are members that would like Canyon CC to be totally private, then I encourage you to help recruit new members so we have enough income to be totally private.
Jerry Neufeld - President
From the Golf Shop
It was nice to see our golf course being played on for a change. What a winter we had. Merchandise is rolling in with the latest and greatest equipment. Is it time for a new driver? Come to talk to me or any of my staff and we can fill you in with what you may need. I also have the latest hybrids and golf balls. Now is the time to make an equipment change so that you can fully enjoy your new stick through the summer. May is a busy month here so be sure to check the calender and also the Latest News Bulletin on the front page of the web site (canyontxcountryclub.com).
ATO Golf Scramble
The golf course will be closed the morning of Saturday, May 1st, for the ATO Golf Scramble. We will re-open around 1:30 for regular play.
Ladies Guest Day
Ladies Guest Day is scheduled for May 6th. All ladies are invited to play in this event. We will have a 9:00 shotgun start with a meal following play. There will also be a light breakfast in the morning before play. This is a great event, all of our ladies get to show our great golf course to other women from around the panhandle.
High School Fundraiser Day/Night Tournament
The Canyon High School Golf Team Fundraiser Day/Night Tournament in scheduled for Friday, May 14th. Please be aware that the Friday Night Scramble is scheduled for that Thursday, May 13th.
Bucks & Does
The Bucks & Does Couples Scramble will be held on May 22nd and 23rd. All couples are invited to play. There will be a morning and afternoon shotgun start on both days. There will be a meal following play on Saturday for both the morning and afternoon shotguns. Cost for the tournament will be $120 per team plus the cost of a cart. This event is always fun so come on out.
Members Scrambles
The scrambles have started and are in full gear. This is a great way to meet new members and have a lot of fun with the ones you already know. Remember, the scrambles start at 6:00 and the deadline to sign-up is 4:00. The dates for the scrambles are:
May 7 – Friday
May 13th – Thursday
May 28th – Friday
Ladies Auxiliary News
Wednesday's Ladies Night is in full swing. Remember all ladies in the auxiliary are invited to play. Call in by 4:00 on Wednesday and let us know if you plan to eat so that Teresa can have a good head count. Come on out on Wednesday and enjoy the fun.
The Ladies still have raffle tickets available for the $500 gift card. These tickets will be on sale until September 3rd. Don't miss out to not only help out the Auxiliary (who do so much for the club) but a great chance to win.
Kay Reynold is the director for CCC for the Hi-Plains Ladies Play Days. The Ladies play the 2nd Wednesday of every month from April to October at different courses in our area. Cost to join the Hi-Plains Association is $15 and the cost to play that Wednesday is $35 (includes fees, carts, and lunch). Call Kay Reynolds for more information.
With the snow finally gone and winter a distant memory, we had a fairly descent month in March. We had nearly 700 rounds played in March, up considerably from February but still down from March of 2009. We are hoping the economy is turning around and that the weather will be conducive for more golf. There is not a lot to report from the board except we are ready for some spring weather and hopefully lots and lots of income.
I want to say THANK YOU to Rhonda Stephenson and Kay Reynolds for tackling the painting project in the restaurant. I need to mention some others that had a big part in the new paint job, Ron Reynolds, David Stephenson and Roger Senter. Thanks also go to the Ladies Auxiliary for buying the paint.
The board went into great discussion about was the pace of play and the need for marshals and/or starters on the course especially on weekends. Casey is working on some options with some of our retired members to see if we can work out some type of bargain with them. With that being said, a couple of weeks ago we had a very busy Saturday and the course got backed up. Some of the blame came from some green fee players, the other half of that blame unfortunately is with our own members. I understand the frustration with slow play, but when you play the front nine holes in 1 ½ hours because you’re the first ones out and want to make the turn with no delay, then get mad cause your back nine takes 2 to 2 ½ hours. Some of that responsibility comes back to you. I know the course belongs to the members, but we need to a little more understanding when trying to make the turn. There may be times that your groups get separated on the turn, but that is just the price we have to pay for being a 9-hole course.
As for as our daily fee players, so far they are responsible for putting nearly $9,000 in our accounts since the first of the year, and that is with us being closed nearly all of February. There is absolutely no way we can afford to exist without our daily fee players.
We would like to encourage everyone to call and make tee times and stick to them. As members we can make tee times a week in advance, leaving daily players to call on Friday to get what’s left for Saturday’s and Sunday’s. We need their income so we if are not needing some tee times let the Pro Shop know so they can fill it in with others. By doing so it keeps us from having to raise our monthly fees.
Since there are members that would like Canyon CC to be totally private, then I encourage you to help recruit new members so we have enough income to be totally private.
Jerry Neufeld - President
From the Golf Shop
It was nice to see our golf course being played on for a change. What a winter we had. Merchandise is rolling in with the latest and greatest equipment. Is it time for a new driver? Come to talk to me or any of my staff and we can fill you in with what you may need. I also have the latest hybrids and golf balls. Now is the time to make an equipment change so that you can fully enjoy your new stick through the summer. May is a busy month here so be sure to check the calender and also the Latest News Bulletin on the front page of the web site (canyontxcountryclub.com).
ATO Golf Scramble
The golf course will be closed the morning of Saturday, May 1st, for the ATO Golf Scramble. We will re-open around 1:30 for regular play.
Ladies Guest Day
Ladies Guest Day is scheduled for May 6th. All ladies are invited to play in this event. We will have a 9:00 shotgun start with a meal following play. There will also be a light breakfast in the morning before play. This is a great event, all of our ladies get to show our great golf course to other women from around the panhandle.
High School Fundraiser Day/Night Tournament
The Canyon High School Golf Team Fundraiser Day/Night Tournament in scheduled for Friday, May 14th. Please be aware that the Friday Night Scramble is scheduled for that Thursday, May 13th.
Bucks & Does
The Bucks & Does Couples Scramble will be held on May 22nd and 23rd. All couples are invited to play. There will be a morning and afternoon shotgun start on both days. There will be a meal following play on Saturday for both the morning and afternoon shotguns. Cost for the tournament will be $120 per team plus the cost of a cart. This event is always fun so come on out.
Members Scrambles
The scrambles have started and are in full gear. This is a great way to meet new members and have a lot of fun with the ones you already know. Remember, the scrambles start at 6:00 and the deadline to sign-up is 4:00. The dates for the scrambles are:
May 7 – Friday
May 13th – Thursday
May 28th – Friday
Ladies Auxiliary News
Wednesday's Ladies Night is in full swing. Remember all ladies in the auxiliary are invited to play. Call in by 4:00 on Wednesday and let us know if you plan to eat so that Teresa can have a good head count. Come on out on Wednesday and enjoy the fun.
The Ladies still have raffle tickets available for the $500 gift card. These tickets will be on sale until September 3rd. Don't miss out to not only help out the Auxiliary (who do so much for the club) but a great chance to win.
Kay Reynold is the director for CCC for the Hi-Plains Ladies Play Days. The Ladies play the 2nd Wednesday of every month from April to October at different courses in our area. Cost to join the Hi-Plains Association is $15 and the cost to play that Wednesday is $35 (includes fees, carts, and lunch). Call Kay Reynolds for more information.
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
April 2010 Newsletter
From the President
Well, we have finally had some decent weather for golf. The past few weeks have been fairly steady with play, nothing exceptional, but at least were bringing in some income. For the entire month of February we had basically one day of play that brought in $ 570.00 in green fees and cart rentals, other than that… February was a tough month for the Club.
Mikel and Javier are working on getting the course in shape; they have fertilized some areas and will continue to get the course ready for the spring and summer play.
The board of directors has authorized some changes to the golf course. We are proposing making modifications on our tee boxes to set the par as a 70 for both the Men and Women. It will require the course to be re-rated, but we are required to update our course rating in the next year or two. Johnnie and Cindy Guelker are looking at getting certified to do course ratings to help with our cost. We will be adding a third set of tees for both the Men & Women. This will give a slightly different look to every hole. By making these changes we will comply with the Texas Golf Association & the USGA in making Number 3 a legitimate par 5 for the ladies. The ratings guide states that a par 5 for ladies must be at least 400 yards long.
Other changes will include removing a few trees where the new tee boxes will be and leveling & mowing these areas. We are also looking at filling in both sand traps on the course. The sand traps are mainly a maintenance and aesthetic issue. It really makes no sense to have just two sand traps, either we need to add more or remove what we have. The truth being told, the majority of Board of Directors would really like to add several more sand traps however, sand traps with proper drainage (unlike number 4) cost around $5,000 to $7,000 each. Obviously this is something we cannot afford to do. These areas would be filled in to follow the natural contour of the surrounding area and seed will be put down. By the summer these areas should be completely grassed over and ready for play. Mikel, Casey and the Board are also considering letting the grass around the greens to grow a little taller, to add more emphasis on accuracy.
Again this is all being done at no additional cost to the club. Rick Dabney has agreed to cover the cost to add the one new sprinkler that we need to add and any cost associated with it (renting trencher & irrigation pipes).
With these changes, the great news is if you don’t like where the new tee box is located you can go back and continue to play the same tee box you have played for years. This is just going to give you another option. The men’s red/blue tees and the ladies yellow/white tees will pretty much remain the same with the exception of one or two holes. Therefore if you don’t like the new tees, continue playing the ones you’re used to.
Jerry Neufeld - President
From the Golf Shop
Spring is officially here (so says the calender and the goofy weathermen), although I don't agree with them yet. Eventually the sun will shine and the grass will green up and the snow of this year will be a distant memory. One thing that has been said by the weathermen is that it will be a very stormy spring. That means lots of lightning and hail. I hope that they are wrong, but in case they are not, keep in mind that if you hear thunder – lightning is near. If you are on the golf course and see any lightning please seek shelter immediately. The golf staff will be watching the radar and sounding the horn if we see any potential danger. If you hear the horn, please come back to the shop (that way we are not worried about where you could be). Remember – we aren't trying to ruin your game by bringing you in, we just want to keep you safe.
Women's Working Wednesday Play
All ladies are invited to play golf starting in April on Wednesday nights in the Women's Working Wednesday Play Day. There will be a different game every Wednesday and prizes at the end of the year. Please call the golf shop by 4:00 to sign up and play begins at 6:00. Once again, all ladies are invited to play – so come out and have a great time playing golf and meeting new friends.
Adios to Winter 3-Person Scramble
We didn't get to say “adios” to winter on the week that we wanted to. The tournament has been rescheduled to April 17th & 18th. This is the same weekend that the 2-Man Low Ball was scheduled to be on. The 2-Man Low Ball will not be played this year. Please call the golf shop if you are interested in playing (there is still room) at 499-3397.
Friday Night Scrambles
The Friday Night Scramble will begin play on April 23rd. If you are interested in playing, you need to call the golf shop by 4:00 p.m. Play begins sharply at 6:00 p.m. All members are invited to play. Teresa makes a wonderful meal following play so be sure to stick around when you are done playing. Remember to call in by 4:00 p.m.
The Friday Night Scrambles will be played on April 23rd & 30th this month. .
WT Bowlers Tournament
The WT Bowlers Fundraising Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, April 21st h with a 12:00 shotgun. Please note that the course will be closed that afternoon till around 5:30 p.m.
Spring Aerification
We will be closed on Tuesday, March 31st for spring aerification. We will re-open Wednesday, April 1st at 8:00 a.m.
Reminders
Please be sure to fill all your divots with sand and to repair your ball marks on the green. This will help keep Canyon Country Club looking great.
Well, we have finally had some decent weather for golf. The past few weeks have been fairly steady with play, nothing exceptional, but at least were bringing in some income. For the entire month of February we had basically one day of play that brought in $ 570.00 in green fees and cart rentals, other than that… February was a tough month for the Club.
Mikel and Javier are working on getting the course in shape; they have fertilized some areas and will continue to get the course ready for the spring and summer play.
The board of directors has authorized some changes to the golf course. We are proposing making modifications on our tee boxes to set the par as a 70 for both the Men and Women. It will require the course to be re-rated, but we are required to update our course rating in the next year or two. Johnnie and Cindy Guelker are looking at getting certified to do course ratings to help with our cost. We will be adding a third set of tees for both the Men & Women. This will give a slightly different look to every hole. By making these changes we will comply with the Texas Golf Association & the USGA in making Number 3 a legitimate par 5 for the ladies. The ratings guide states that a par 5 for ladies must be at least 400 yards long.
Other changes will include removing a few trees where the new tee boxes will be and leveling & mowing these areas. We are also looking at filling in both sand traps on the course. The sand traps are mainly a maintenance and aesthetic issue. It really makes no sense to have just two sand traps, either we need to add more or remove what we have. The truth being told, the majority of Board of Directors would really like to add several more sand traps however, sand traps with proper drainage (unlike number 4) cost around $5,000 to $7,000 each. Obviously this is something we cannot afford to do. These areas would be filled in to follow the natural contour of the surrounding area and seed will be put down. By the summer these areas should be completely grassed over and ready for play. Mikel, Casey and the Board are also considering letting the grass around the greens to grow a little taller, to add more emphasis on accuracy.
Again this is all being done at no additional cost to the club. Rick Dabney has agreed to cover the cost to add the one new sprinkler that we need to add and any cost associated with it (renting trencher & irrigation pipes).
With these changes, the great news is if you don’t like where the new tee box is located you can go back and continue to play the same tee box you have played for years. This is just going to give you another option. The men’s red/blue tees and the ladies yellow/white tees will pretty much remain the same with the exception of one or two holes. Therefore if you don’t like the new tees, continue playing the ones you’re used to.
Jerry Neufeld - President
From the Golf Shop
Spring is officially here (so says the calender and the goofy weathermen), although I don't agree with them yet. Eventually the sun will shine and the grass will green up and the snow of this year will be a distant memory. One thing that has been said by the weathermen is that it will be a very stormy spring. That means lots of lightning and hail. I hope that they are wrong, but in case they are not, keep in mind that if you hear thunder – lightning is near. If you are on the golf course and see any lightning please seek shelter immediately. The golf staff will be watching the radar and sounding the horn if we see any potential danger. If you hear the horn, please come back to the shop (that way we are not worried about where you could be). Remember – we aren't trying to ruin your game by bringing you in, we just want to keep you safe.
Women's Working Wednesday Play
All ladies are invited to play golf starting in April on Wednesday nights in the Women's Working Wednesday Play Day. There will be a different game every Wednesday and prizes at the end of the year. Please call the golf shop by 4:00 to sign up and play begins at 6:00. Once again, all ladies are invited to play – so come out and have a great time playing golf and meeting new friends.
Adios to Winter 3-Person Scramble
We didn't get to say “adios” to winter on the week that we wanted to. The tournament has been rescheduled to April 17th & 18th. This is the same weekend that the 2-Man Low Ball was scheduled to be on. The 2-Man Low Ball will not be played this year. Please call the golf shop if you are interested in playing (there is still room) at 499-3397.
Friday Night Scrambles
The Friday Night Scramble will begin play on April 23rd. If you are interested in playing, you need to call the golf shop by 4:00 p.m. Play begins sharply at 6:00 p.m. All members are invited to play. Teresa makes a wonderful meal following play so be sure to stick around when you are done playing. Remember to call in by 4:00 p.m.
The Friday Night Scrambles will be played on April 23rd & 30th this month. .
WT Bowlers Tournament
The WT Bowlers Fundraising Tournament is scheduled for Wednesday, April 21st h with a 12:00 shotgun. Please note that the course will be closed that afternoon till around 5:30 p.m.
Spring Aerification
We will be closed on Tuesday, March 31st for spring aerification. We will re-open Wednesday, April 1st at 8:00 a.m.
Reminders
Please be sure to fill all your divots with sand and to repair your ball marks on the green. This will help keep Canyon Country Club looking great.
Friday, March 19, 2010
Adios Postponed
The Adios to Winter 3-Person Scramble will be postponed until next weekend March 20th and 21st. If you are entered into the tournament please call and double check your starting time next week. If you are not entered and would like some more information - please call (806) 499-3397 ext. 21.
Thanks
Casey Renner
Thanks
Casey Renner
Monday, March 1, 2010
March Newsletter
From the President
It’s been a tough start to the new year, first with the bitter cold weather then all the snow; it has been pretty quiet around the golf course. We had just a little over 300 rounds of golf played in the month of January and with all the snow we had, we have not been able to open the golf course at all in February. If there is any good news to the lack of income from green fees and carts, it is definitely some much needed moisture. Come springtime we will be very thankful for the moisture from the snow.
In the meantime the board of directors is looking at ways to increase our membership and make course improvements at very little cost. Over the course of the next month or so we will be addressing these with the stockholders. I don’t foresee any of these changes being too drastic, just trying to expand on what we currently have.
A special thank to Roger Senter and Goodman Distribution for the donation and installation of 3 programmable thermostats for the clubhouse. Roger was able to get them to donate the thermostats in exchange for a couple of rounds of golf with cart, and Roger installed them on his own time. Thanks Roger for once again going above and beyond board member duties.
Let’s all hope for some better weather so we can get out there and chase that little white thing (golf ball not snow ball) around the course.
Jerry Neufeld – President
Board of Directors
From the Golf Shop
As I am writing this, it has been a whopping 29 straight days since we have been open for play. February flew by, especially since we didn't see most of you, and I hope that the snow will eventually melt off. One good thing is that much needed moisture that the golf course is receiving. According to Mikel we have had about 20 inches of snow in the last 30 days. The golf course will look great once it gets uncovered and dry enough to play.
While the snow was on the golf course, the golf staff did a few projects. We cleaned out the closets by the south door (there were two pickup loads of junk that were thrown away) and we also filled up the cart batteries with water (ensuring that your cart won't go down once we do get to play). These are just a few things we did to fight off the boredom (which is ironic considering that these things were really boring to write about).
We did have a Super Bowl party and Jimmy Jones, Roger Senter, Johnnie Guelker, and Trish Giacomazzi were the big winners on our squares pot. It was a fun time and such a good game to watch. Thanks to Teresa for the great food she cooked and thanks to everyone who came to the party.
The Adios to Winter 3 – Person Scramble will be held on March 20th and 21st. There will be a morning and afternoon shotgun on both days. If you would like to play please call the golf shop for more information or to sign up.
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary will be meeting on Thursday, March 12th at 7:00 p.m. All ladies are invited to come and be a part of the Ladies Auxiliary
Just a quick reminder that annual dues of $16 needs to be paid by March 11th for your information to be in the ladies yearbook.
Kay Reynolds, Director from CCC for the High Plains Women's Golf Association, is attending the March meeting in Clovis to set the play dates for 2010. Play is the 2nd Wednesday of the month, April thru October. $18 to join and $35 per meet. The $35 pays for green fees, cart and the meal. Any Canyon Country Club lady golfer is eligible to join. Please contact Kay Reynolds @ 499-3310, if you are interested in joining.
Thank You
Thanks to Roger Senter for finding and installing digital and programmable thermostats for the clubhouse. They were donated by Cory McClusky with Goodman Distribution Company. Thanks to Mr. McClusky and thanks again to Roger for all of his hardwork that he does around here.
It’s been a tough start to the new year, first with the bitter cold weather then all the snow; it has been pretty quiet around the golf course. We had just a little over 300 rounds of golf played in the month of January and with all the snow we had, we have not been able to open the golf course at all in February. If there is any good news to the lack of income from green fees and carts, it is definitely some much needed moisture. Come springtime we will be very thankful for the moisture from the snow.
In the meantime the board of directors is looking at ways to increase our membership and make course improvements at very little cost. Over the course of the next month or so we will be addressing these with the stockholders. I don’t foresee any of these changes being too drastic, just trying to expand on what we currently have.
A special thank to Roger Senter and Goodman Distribution for the donation and installation of 3 programmable thermostats for the clubhouse. Roger was able to get them to donate the thermostats in exchange for a couple of rounds of golf with cart, and Roger installed them on his own time. Thanks Roger for once again going above and beyond board member duties.
Let’s all hope for some better weather so we can get out there and chase that little white thing (golf ball not snow ball) around the course.
Jerry Neufeld – President
Board of Directors
From the Golf Shop
As I am writing this, it has been a whopping 29 straight days since we have been open for play. February flew by, especially since we didn't see most of you, and I hope that the snow will eventually melt off. One good thing is that much needed moisture that the golf course is receiving. According to Mikel we have had about 20 inches of snow in the last 30 days. The golf course will look great once it gets uncovered and dry enough to play.
While the snow was on the golf course, the golf staff did a few projects. We cleaned out the closets by the south door (there were two pickup loads of junk that were thrown away) and we also filled up the cart batteries with water (ensuring that your cart won't go down once we do get to play). These are just a few things we did to fight off the boredom (which is ironic considering that these things were really boring to write about).
We did have a Super Bowl party and Jimmy Jones, Roger Senter, Johnnie Guelker, and Trish Giacomazzi were the big winners on our squares pot. It was a fun time and such a good game to watch. Thanks to Teresa for the great food she cooked and thanks to everyone who came to the party.
The Adios to Winter 3 – Person Scramble will be held on March 20th and 21st. There will be a morning and afternoon shotgun on both days. If you would like to play please call the golf shop for more information or to sign up.
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary will be meeting on Thursday, March 12th at 7:00 p.m. All ladies are invited to come and be a part of the Ladies Auxiliary
Just a quick reminder that annual dues of $16 needs to be paid by March 11th for your information to be in the ladies yearbook.
Kay Reynolds, Director from CCC for the High Plains Women's Golf Association, is attending the March meeting in Clovis to set the play dates for 2010. Play is the 2nd Wednesday of the month, April thru October. $18 to join and $35 per meet. The $35 pays for green fees, cart and the meal. Any Canyon Country Club lady golfer is eligible to join. Please contact Kay Reynolds @ 499-3310, if you are interested in joining.
Thank You
Thanks to Roger Senter for finding and installing digital and programmable thermostats for the clubhouse. They were donated by Cory McClusky with Goodman Distribution Company. Thanks to Mr. McClusky and thanks again to Roger for all of his hardwork that he does around here.
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Febuary Newsletter
From the President
I want to thank all those who attended the annual Stockholders board meeting on January 18th. Three new board members were elected to 3-year terms. The three new members are Trish Giacomazzi, Johnnie Guelker, and David Stephenson. We welcome our new members and look forward to working with them.
Some of the highlights from the stockholders meeting were:
The by-laws were amended to prohibit a private cart owner from placing any commercial advertising on their cart. This does not apply to an individuals name or the promotion of a particular school or sports team. It only applies to advertising a specific commercial business.
Stockholders approved the use of monies from the land account to pay the remainder of the advalorem taxes (approximately $4,700).
Stockholders recommended keeping dues the same until we received word on some of these grants that have been written. Speaking of grants, our grant writers have re-submitted several grants with several more to go. Keep your fingers crossed over the course of the next month or two in hopes that one or more of these come through.
As was discussed at the stockholders meeting, we need more members. I know this sounds like a broken record but the non-member green fee and cart income was down over $9,000, and our member dues income was down more than $7,000. If it weren’t for 2 outside tournaments (ATO & KA) and a tax reimbursement from a landowner we would have suffered a loss of income of more than $25,000.
Please help us in recruiting new members. Talk to your friends and co-workers, tell them what Canyon Country Club has to offer, unmatched scenery, a challenging course & outstanding members just to name a few.
Jerry Neufeld – President
Canyon Country Club
Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl Party at the club will begin at 4:30 on Sunday, February 7th. We will have plenty of food and there will be a chance for you to win some money with our annual Squares Pot. We would love to see everyone there, so don’t forget the party starts at 4:30.
Mikel’s Revenge / Beat the Pro
Our wonderful superintendent gets to play the role of the Evil Greenskeeper on Saturday, February 20th. Mikel will be setting the pins in the most difficult positions that he can find and the tees will be set way back. Find yourself a partner and see if you can stomach the six-putts that are inevitable. The format will be a two person scramble. There will be a 10 stroke handicap limit on your team. Also, there will be an optional Beat-the-Pro tournament. Mikel and I will play in the scramble, and yes we will be zero handicaps – (although many could argue that we probably need a few strokes!). The costs of the tournament will $20 for the scramble per player and an extra $10 per player for the Beat-the-Pro portion of the tournament. If you play in the Beat-the-Pro portion, you will automatically receive a $10 credit in the golf shop. If you beat Mikel and me, then you double your wager! You can’t lose! Teresa will be making dinner following play and if we can get enough people to stay, I will conduct a Handicap and Rules Seminar (this is part of the entry fee). The tournament will tee-off at 11:00 (tee times). To sign-up just call the shop and enter you and your partner.
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary will be meeting on Thursday, February 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the bar. All ladies are invited to come and be a part of the Ladies Auxiliary.
Thank You
I would like to extend a special thank you to our board members who served their term on the board the last couple of years. This is a thankless job and they deserve a big pat on the back. Thank You to Bob Lang, Frank Self, and Travis Loe. There efforts this last year and beyond have made Canyon Country Club one of the best places to play golf and be a part of. It is also nice to know that I can call on them now, even though they are not on the board anymore, if I ever need anything.
Welcome New Board Members
Trish Giacomazzi, David Stephenson, and Johnny Guelker were elected to serve three year terms at the last Stockholders Meeting in January. I look forward to working with all of them and I feel confident that they will help lead Canyon Country Club in the right direction.
Thank You, Part 2
Thanks to Dick Archer, Joe Godfrey, Garry Erdman, and Red Higginbotham for helping me clean out our storage area and making it easier to get around in there. They were playing golf one day after the stockholders meeting, the wind got up (surprise, surprise) and then I put them to work. It is so nice to have members pitch in and help out with even being asked. Thanks again guys.
I want to thank all those who attended the annual Stockholders board meeting on January 18th. Three new board members were elected to 3-year terms. The three new members are Trish Giacomazzi, Johnnie Guelker, and David Stephenson. We welcome our new members and look forward to working with them.
Some of the highlights from the stockholders meeting were:
The by-laws were amended to prohibit a private cart owner from placing any commercial advertising on their cart. This does not apply to an individuals name or the promotion of a particular school or sports team. It only applies to advertising a specific commercial business.
Stockholders approved the use of monies from the land account to pay the remainder of the advalorem taxes (approximately $4,700).
Stockholders recommended keeping dues the same until we received word on some of these grants that have been written. Speaking of grants, our grant writers have re-submitted several grants with several more to go. Keep your fingers crossed over the course of the next month or two in hopes that one or more of these come through.
As was discussed at the stockholders meeting, we need more members. I know this sounds like a broken record but the non-member green fee and cart income was down over $9,000, and our member dues income was down more than $7,000. If it weren’t for 2 outside tournaments (ATO & KA) and a tax reimbursement from a landowner we would have suffered a loss of income of more than $25,000.
Please help us in recruiting new members. Talk to your friends and co-workers, tell them what Canyon Country Club has to offer, unmatched scenery, a challenging course & outstanding members just to name a few.
Jerry Neufeld – President
Canyon Country Club
Super Bowl Party
The Super Bowl Party at the club will begin at 4:30 on Sunday, February 7th. We will have plenty of food and there will be a chance for you to win some money with our annual Squares Pot. We would love to see everyone there, so don’t forget the party starts at 4:30.
Mikel’s Revenge / Beat the Pro
Our wonderful superintendent gets to play the role of the Evil Greenskeeper on Saturday, February 20th. Mikel will be setting the pins in the most difficult positions that he can find and the tees will be set way back. Find yourself a partner and see if you can stomach the six-putts that are inevitable. The format will be a two person scramble. There will be a 10 stroke handicap limit on your team. Also, there will be an optional Beat-the-Pro tournament. Mikel and I will play in the scramble, and yes we will be zero handicaps – (although many could argue that we probably need a few strokes!). The costs of the tournament will $20 for the scramble per player and an extra $10 per player for the Beat-the-Pro portion of the tournament. If you play in the Beat-the-Pro portion, you will automatically receive a $10 credit in the golf shop. If you beat Mikel and me, then you double your wager! You can’t lose! Teresa will be making dinner following play and if we can get enough people to stay, I will conduct a Handicap and Rules Seminar (this is part of the entry fee). The tournament will tee-off at 11:00 (tee times). To sign-up just call the shop and enter you and your partner.
Ladies Auxiliary
The Ladies Auxiliary will be meeting on Thursday, February 11th at 7:00 p.m. in the bar. All ladies are invited to come and be a part of the Ladies Auxiliary.
Thank You
I would like to extend a special thank you to our board members who served their term on the board the last couple of years. This is a thankless job and they deserve a big pat on the back. Thank You to Bob Lang, Frank Self, and Travis Loe. There efforts this last year and beyond have made Canyon Country Club one of the best places to play golf and be a part of. It is also nice to know that I can call on them now, even though they are not on the board anymore, if I ever need anything.
Welcome New Board Members
Trish Giacomazzi, David Stephenson, and Johnny Guelker were elected to serve three year terms at the last Stockholders Meeting in January. I look forward to working with all of them and I feel confident that they will help lead Canyon Country Club in the right direction.
Thank You, Part 2
Thanks to Dick Archer, Joe Godfrey, Garry Erdman, and Red Higginbotham for helping me clean out our storage area and making it easier to get around in there. They were playing golf one day after the stockholders meeting, the wind got up (surprise, surprise) and then I put them to work. It is so nice to have members pitch in and help out with even being asked. Thanks again guys.
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